Title :
Passband-free dynamic WDM equalization
Author :
Ford, J.E. ; Walker, J.A. ; Goossen, K.W. ; Chang, C.C.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Labs., Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We demonstrate passband-free power equalization over a 24 nm spectrum using free-space optical demultiplexing and a micromechanical variable-reflectivity mirror strip. The device has 20 dB dynamic range, 10 microsecond response and no static power dissipation
Keywords :
demultiplexing; micromechanical devices; mirrors; multiplexing equipment; optical communication equipment; optical links; optical losses; optical modulation; wavelength division multiplexing; 10 mus; WDM equalization; dynamic range; free-space optical demultiplexing; micromechanical variable-reflectivity mirror strip; microsecond response; optical modulator; passband-free dynamic WDM equalization; passband-free power equalization; static power dissipation; Biomembranes; Dielectric substrates; Equalizers; Mars; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber polarization; Optical losses; Optical refraction; Packaging; Wavelength division multiplexing;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Communication, 1998. 24th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Madrid
Print_ISBN :
84-89900-14-0
DOI :
10.1109/ECOC.1998.732564
